A new supported housing project in Paignton is taking shape, thanks to the combined efforts of a local charity, businesses from across Devon and volunteers determined to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Cove House, located on Cliff Road with views across the bay, will soon provide supported accommodation for young people in Torbay who are at risk of homelessness....

Around 90 new zero emission buses are to be delivered with £7.53 million of funding awarded to Devon County Council.

The latest Department for Transport investment, which is part of an expansion of existing Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) projects in the South West and South East, has been warmly received by Devon County Council.

The new fleet of...

A group of well-known South Devon musicians are coming together on 25th March 2026 at the Barrel House Ballroom in Totnes for a special fundraising concert in memory of much-loved local singer Sue Bradshaw. The aim of the event, titled “Friends in Harmony”, is simple: to have fun, give the audience a great night out, and raise money for Rowcroft Hospice.

Sue Bradshaw was a familiar...

Charities across Devon entered the new year facing a complex operating environment, as fresh Charity Commission data reveals more organisations were removed from the register last year than newly established ones.

According to the Charity Commission, 73 charities were registered in Devon during 2025, while 98 were removed.

Removal from the register can include mergers or...

Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund – a new nationwide initiative designed to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives.

The Community Care Fund invites members of the public, community groups and local not-for-profit organisations in Devon to nominate projects in their area that...

One of the developers helping deliver a new town on the outskirts of Exeter has secured planning permission for 92 quality new homes adjacent to Cranbrook’s town centre and school.

Persimmon Homes South West will deliver 92 zero-carbon ready homes after receiving planning consent from East Devon District Council. Of these, 61 homes have full planning permission,...

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth has reaffirmed its commitment to the Armed Forces community by launching a new Veterans programme, with events set to take place at regular intervals throughout the year. The first Veterans Coffee Afternoon brought veterans, staff and members of the local community together to share stories, build connections and support one another.

The...

A new woodland has been planted at Stover Country Park as part of the Restoring Stover Park project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The three-year project was recently completed, having restored historic features, improved Stover Lake, upgraded paths and trails, and delivered new and improved facilities. The biodiverse woodland, which has been...